Primary intra-school/Level 1 Resource - Competition Card
Handball - in 5
Minutes
Equipment required
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One size 0 handball (or similar).
Two goals of adequate size.
These may be 5-a-side football,
hockey or goals taped on a wall.
Two sets of coloured bibs.
Netball court markings can be
used.
Quick rules
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If an attacking player enters the opposition ‘D’,
the goalkeeper wins possession of the ball.
If a defender enters his/her own area, the team in
attack win a penalty.
No body contact is allowed; any contact results in
a free throw against the offending player.
Players can only stand stationary with the ball for
three seconds.
Players can only move while carrying the ball for
three steps.
If a player knocks the ball out of play at the side
of the court, the opposition begin play again with
a free throw.
If the ball goes behind the goal, off either team,
the goalkeeper gains possession of the ball.
Health and safety
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Players of the same team should all wear the same
colour tops or bibs to avoid clashes among players.
Players on court should not wear anything that might
cause danger to opponents; this includes caps,
jewellery and other sharp objects.
Use a softer ball to avoid any players sustaining head
injuries or hand injuries when playing the game.
Ensure appropriate run-off exists around the court;
this avoids players’ momentum causing them to run
into walls or doors.
Ensure the court is dry at all times, mopping up any
liquids as soon as they are identified.
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Think tactics
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Players should look to move the ball as
quickly and accurately as possible up the
court, utilising all of their team-mates.
Handball is about finding the balance
between accuracy, speed and power.
Spirit of the Games:
Excellence through Competition
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I will involve myself fully in the game and
give 100%. I will play with enthusiasm and
passion and try not to let my team down.
Primary intra-school/Level 1 Resource - Competition Card
handball - in 5 minutes
Quick introduction
Handball is the fastest team game with a ball in
the world. This fun, fast and easy introduction
to handball is based on attack and defence and
can be played almost anywhere with simple
equipment.
Getting started
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Two teams of five, six or seven players
including one goalkeeper compete in a
modified game of handball.
A court of any size is required, with a goal at
each end (a hockey, futsal or 5-a-side football
goal is fine, or mark/tape a goal on the wall).
Around each goal should be a ‘D’, typically a
netball D can be used.
The two teams compete against each other,
passing the ball amongst themselves, with
the aim of shooting at the opponents’ goal to
score.
Substitution area
Substitution line
Centre line
9m line
7m line
6m line
4m line
Goal
Substitution line
Baseline
6m
20m
8m
Baseline
6m
Sideline
40m
Gripping the ball.
Catching the ball.
Zone handball.
handball - in 5 minutes
Hints and tips
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Focus on team organisation, roles and
responsibilities.
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Find space when attacking and return to your own D
when defending.
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Encourage players to reflect after practice.
Instil values of teamwork and sportsmanship while
maintaining a competitive element.
Leadership and volunteering
opportunities
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Players can only stand stationary with the ball for
three seconds.
Players can only move while carrying the ball for three
steps.
Training, support materials and guidance is
available from the England Handball Association
(www.englandhandball.com).
Think Inclusively (STEP)
Space
■■ Use spots to create zones on the pitch (see zone
diagram). Players of similar ability should play against
each other in each zone.
England Handball offer an award in handball
leadership, which covers full training in all of the
above and comes fully certified by the National
Governing Body. (www.englandhandball.com)
Task
■■ Encourage players to pass the ball to everyone on
court irrespective of ability.
Anybody can officiate a game of mini handball by
simply studying the basic rules and applying them.
Officials should look to implement and apply the rules
and maintain the safety of the players at all times.
No body contact is allowed.
People
■■ If appropriate allow SEN/disabled players to play in
the D without penalty.
Only the goalkeeper should play in the D. A defender
entering the D results in a penalty while an attacker
entering the D the goalkeeper wins the ball.
A game of mini handball requires one on-court
official, a score keeper, a timekeeper and a volunteer
to make sure the court stays clear of spillages and
any other health and safety issues.
Officiating
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Allow wheelchair players (manual or powerchair) to
move up to 5m before passing the ball.
Allow SEN/disabled players to stand stationary with
the ball for six seconds.
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Equipment
■■ Use a brightly coloured ball for players with visual
impairments.
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Play the game using smaller or lighter balls.
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